Christ Died in the Place of Sinners Like You, Me and Barabbas

“…Now Barabbas was a robber.” (John 18:40)

Luke’s account of the story of the release of Barabbas and the killing of Jesus in the robber’s place, tells us that Barabbas was also a murderer. When Jesus died in the place of Barabbas He died for a robber who was also murderer.

When we explore the Scriptures we discover that, “…when we were yet without strength in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” (Romans 5:6)  When we look at that long list of sinners in I Corinthians 6:9-10, we see that Christ died for sexual perverts, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, robbers, such as Barabbas, covetous people, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners.

Barabbas was a robber and a murderer. What are you? What is your sin? Some folks are liars, some are gossips, and some are involved in witchcraft. The Bible tells us that we have all sinned. Put your name in the place of Barabbas’ name. Then put your sin where Barabbas’ sin is.  He died for all because all have sinned.

Christ died for you taking your place and suffering for your sin just as He died for Barabbas. Admit you are a sinner and receive His gift of eternal life by faith.